Camera Shy? These 3 Secrets Will Help You Film With Confidence

How to film videos if you’re nervous talking to objects

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I’m more nervous talking to a camera than a room full of people.

It’s because you’re having a conversation with an object.

It feels unnatural.

It’s a problem if you want to post video content, so I have three tips for you.​

1. Lower your activation energy

Activation energy is why most creators aren’t consistent.

It’s the energy it takes to start something.

• Going to the gym
• Cooking dinner
• Filming videos

The more energy it takes to start the process, the less likely you are to do it.

Because energy requires more effort.

And we hate putting in effort.

So when it comes to filming, find ways to decrease bottlenecks.

Make it easy to start the filming process. Everything else falls into place.​

2. Switch your tone

There are two camera voices.